Department of Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Immunology

Overview

The University of Kansas / Department of Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Immunology is located in Kansas City, KS, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Doctor of Medicine/Doctor of Philosophy (MD/PhD)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Doctoral Degrees	4

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

28

Applied

2

Accepted

2

Enrolled

Applying

60

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 1st	January 1st	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	B Sc
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements	B Sc

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 1
Types of financial support available	Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

16

Total Graduate Students

6%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

93%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	Not Reported
Black or African American	Not Reported
White or Caucasian	37%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	6.25%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	6.25%
Unknown	12.5%

Gender

Male (56%)

Female (43%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Immunology, infectious disease, virology, molecular genetics, bacteriology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	3,934,631

Location & Contact

Address Mail Stop 3029
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, KS  66160
United States

Contact Dr. Joseph Lutkenhaus
Professor/Chair
Email: jlutkenh@kumc.edu
Phone: 913-588-7054
Fax: 913-588-7295

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